Spring Creek RD over Montrose and Delta Canal
FairMontrose County, Colorado · .5 MI E of CR 58.75 · Structure no. 85002103.60038
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 866
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Creek RD over Montrose and Delta Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Creek RD over Montrose and Delta Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 85 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 866 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Creek RD over Montrose and Delta Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Spring Creek RD over Montrose and Delta Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Spring Creek RD over Montrose and Delta Canal carry?
About 866 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Spring Creek RD over Montrose and Delta Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Creek RD over Montrose and Delta Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.